Consultation on new guidance for platforms' trusted flaggers opened by EU
( May 29, 2026, 10:07 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Draft EU guidance for how certified expert organizations that are responsible for flagging illegal content to digital platforms should operate has been set out by the European Commission so stakeholders can provide feedback on the plans. The four-week consultation on the so-called trusted flagger mechanism, one of the key content enforcement tools in the EU's Digital Services Act, is due to close on June 26. The draft guidance sets out a range of details, including who can qualify to be a trusted flagger and how platforms should respond to their reports.Draft guidance attached, press release follows....
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